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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 328.44 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 328.44 and 179.96 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 328.44 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/328.44 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 328.44 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 59,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,106.06/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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